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Merlin

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Animal Shelter Organizer: Virginia Georgieva Born: approx. April 2025 Sex: male Location: Bulgaria Neutered: yes FIV test: negative FeLV test: negative Disabilities: no Compatible with: Children: not known Cats: yes Dogs: not known Requirements: NO single-cat household; apartment living only, NO outdoor access. A balcony or terrace is desirable (if available, securing it is required). Merlin and his brother lived together on the street – we unfortunately don't know whether they were born there or were abandoned. A volunteer caught the two of them to have them neutered. But Virginia could not bring herself to put the two young tomcats back out on the street. She took the brothers into the shelter and gave them a chance at a safe life – and perhaps soon a home of their own, where they will be loved. Merlin is a cat who has not yet been able to learn to trust people. Life in the shelter and being close to humans still frightens him a great deal, which is why he doesn't let anyone touch him so far. Virginia has even considered whether life on the street might be less stressful for him. But Merlin is still so young, and we don't want to give up hope that with time, patience and love he will come to understand that people can also mean something good. With other cats, however, Merlin has no problems at all – he is very social and gets along well with them. Their company gives him additional security and orientation. For Merlin, we wish for a calm and understanding home with people who will give him the time he needs to build trust. For him in particular, a home of his own would be a very important step toward truly settling in and developing. He needs patience, empathy, and the opportunity to settle in at his own pace. Anyone who gives Merlin this chance will have the opportunity to accompany a very special cat on his journey and, hopefully, one day witness how he step by step opens his heart and shows how much love he holds inside.

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Tierschützerin: Virginia Georgieva geboren: ca. April 2025 Geschlecht: männlich Aufenthaltsort: Bulgarien kastriert: ja FIV-Test: negativ FeLV-Test: negativ Handicaps: nein verträglich mit: Kindern: nicht bekannt Katzen: ja Hunden: nicht bekannt Voraussetzungen: KEINE Einzelhaltung nur Wohnungshaltung, KEIN Freigang Balkon oder Terrasse wünschenswert (sofern vorhanden, ist die Sicherung erforderlich) Merlin und sein Bruder lebten gemeinsam auf der Straße – ob sie dort geboren wurden oder ausgesetzt wurden, wissen wir leider nicht. Ein Freiwilliger fing die beiden ein, um sie kastrieren zu lassen. Doch Virginia brachte es nicht übers Herz, die beiden jungen Kater wieder zurück auf die Straße zu setzen. Sie nahm die Brüder bei sich im Tierheim auf und schenkte ihnen damit die Chance auf ein sicheres Leben – und vielleicht schon bald auf ein eigenes Zuhause, in dem sie geliebt werden. Merlin ist ein Kater, der bisher noch nicht lernen konnte, Menschen zu vertrauen. Das Leben im Tierheim und die Nähe zu Menschen machen ihm aktuell noch große Angst, weshalb er sich bisher nicht anfassen lässt. Virginia hat sogar schon darüber nachgedacht, ob ein Leben auf der Straße für ihn vielleicht weniger stressig wäre. Doch Merlin ist noch so jung und wir möchten die Hoffnung nicht aufgeben, dass er mit Zeit, Geduld und Liebe erkennen wird, dass Menschen auch etwas Schönes bedeuten können. Mit anderen Katzen hingegen hat Merlin keinerlei Probleme – er ist sehr sozial und versteht sich gut mit ihnen. Ihre Gesellschaft gibt ihm zusätzlich Sicherheit und Orientierung. Für Merlin wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges und verständnisvolles Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihm die Zeit geben, die er braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Gerade für ihn wäre ein eigenes Zuhause ein ganz wichtiger Schritt, um wirklich anzukommen und sich weiterzuentwickeln. Er braucht Geduld, Einfühlungsvermögen und die Möglichkeit, in seinem eigenen Tempo anzukommen. Wer Merlin diese Chance gibt, bekommt die Möglichkeit, einen ganz besonderen Kater auf seinem Weg zu begleiten und hoffentlich irgendwann zu erleben, wie er Schritt für Schritt sein Herz öffnet und zeigt, wie viel Liebe in ihm steckt.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein
Living with Merlin
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Merlin home

What you'll need for Merlin in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Merlin

What life with Merlin looks like

Merlin is a large young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein in Germany.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Merlin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Merlin?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Merlin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Merlin if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Merlin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Merlin isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Glücksnasen e.V. Tierschutzverein early rather than rehoming privately; they know Merlin and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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